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Proverbs 14:17

World English Bible

He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
and a crafty man is hated.

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Proverbs 14:17 in other translations

He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

Proverbs 14:17 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 14:17 in context

  1. 15A simple man believes everything,
    but the prudent man carefully considers his ways.
  2. 16A wise man fears and shuns evil,
    but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
  3. 17He who is quick to become angry will commit folly,
    and a crafty man is hated.
  4. 18The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
  5. 19The evil bow down before the good,
    and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.